Unusual ending for what has become a jazz standard. While he wasn't usually an accompanist, this shows how much he could excel at anything on the piano just by listening.
Very interesting observation. I am a busy working pianist. The orchestration was written with that ending. I’m not sure if I liked it but there was no improvisation there. True he wasn’t an accompanist but he certainly did a fine job on this again following the orchestration as written. I am an accompanist and can tell you the key ingredient in that roll is to embellish not upstage the performers. The “spotlight “ should always remain on the entertainer out front. I find that roll to be very gratifying
My father is 90 and still listens to this genre of music and I grew up with it. Moon River is my all-time favorite song, so it was so enjoyed by this daughter who is watching over her sick dad. He perked right up. Thank you, I needed this tonight.
A treat for Andy Williams to get to sing Misty with the composer. Erroll Garner composed at least 200 original pieces, some of which are still coming to light even now. Others I love are...Play, Piano, Play; Frantonality; Dreamstreet; The Loving Touch a.k.a Blue Ecstasy: Dreamy: Mood Island: Nightwind: No More Shadows: Theme from a New Kind of Love; Eldorado; Mambo Carmel: Wild Music; and many more. I try to play quite a few of these, basic by ear versions and nothing like as complex as the masterful Erroll's original. I am glad that Andy Williams had a good long life, but it is so sad that Erroll died aged just 55, heart attack following complications arising from emphysema (he was a heavy smoker).
The priest of my village used to play secretly errol garner to the kids by ear. 30 years later I became a fan without knowing of this music which real echoes into me.
Look at me, I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree; And I feel like I'm clingin' to a cloud, I can' t understand I get misty, just holding your hand. Walk my way, And a thousand violins begin to play, Or it might be the sound of your hello, That music I hear, I get misty, whenever you're near. Can't you see that you're leading me on? And it's just what I want you to do, Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost That's why I'm following you. On my own, When I wander through this wonderland alone, Never knowing my right foot from my left My hat from my glove I'm too misty, and too much in love. I'M JUST too misty, And too much In love...
Thank you for your comment. I am a busy working pianist. I think it is obvious that I just loved Andy’s incredible skill. As a pianist who currently is in demand working for singers EG taught me years ago that the accompanying pianist fills out the sound without getting in the way. Many pianists with tremendous skills do not understand this.. I try my best to enhance not upstage the singer Thank you for your musical awareness!
I was a huge Andy Williams fan all of my life~and took exception to you referring to him as "Williams" I'm kind of touchy and sensitive as to where this man is concerned. But I also really appreciate what you've said. Andy did have a good feeling for jazz. Thanks for your insightful comment.
Thank you for your thoughtful response, Paul. I really appreciate what you've said. And I couldn't agree with you more about what you said about the second half of this song. I love it when he shows his incredible range. I also love what he does on " The Way You Look Tonight" and "Summertime" Enjoy listening to him on Spotify. Thanks for sharing about that.
Thanks for letting me know Your Mim had impeccable taste in music Andy and Errol- doesn’t get any better Enjoy all my posted AW vids Richard Connolly Boca Raton Fl
Although there are many fine renditions of this song, this has the treat of Erroll Garner himself accompanying at the piano. Andy Williams is well suited for this song, with smooth and effortless vocal production. He begins gently. At the middle section of 1:17 he sings with a pleasant sounding full-bodied tone, but without any strain. At 2:19 he reaches the climax on a high G#, and holds it while getting softer. He returns to it at 2:28, and descends and ends on the 9th of the final 9th chord.
Andy had tremendous control and intonation. As you can see from my post I loved and continue to love listening to him. As a busy working pianist I’ve worked with many vocalists male and female but Andy Williams always floors me and most of my musician friends. Luckily I saw him many times while I was working casinos and can tell you he was consistently magical. His live performances always exceeded his studio stuff but that is not uncommon for the greats. Bennett, Mathis, Damone, Steve Lawrence and a few others “did it” for me but Andy’s ability always knocks me out. Fearless in his approach and always in tune The greats are pretty much gone but we have recordings Thanks for your comment
@@richardconnolly1232 Thanks for the great reply. Yesterday, I was preparing a piano student to play an easy arrangement of this song for an upcoming recital, and I played her this video, and pointed out that the composer of the tune was playing at the piano.
Unusual ending for what has become a jazz standard. While he wasn't usually an accompanist, this shows how much he could excel at anything on the piano just by listening.
Very interesting observation.
I am a busy working pianist.
The orchestration was written with that ending. I’m not sure if I liked it but there was no improvisation there.
True he wasn’t an accompanist but he certainly did a fine job on this again following the orchestration as written. I am an accompanist and can tell you the key ingredient in that roll is to embellish not upstage the performers.
The “spotlight “ should always remain on the entertainer out front.
I find that roll to be very gratifying
My father is 90 and still listens to this genre of music and I grew up with it. Moon River is my all-time favorite song, so it was so enjoyed by this daughter who is watching over her sick dad. He perked right up. Thank you, I needed this tonight.
A treat for Andy Williams to get to sing Misty with the composer. Erroll Garner composed at least 200 original pieces, some of which are still coming to light even now. Others I love are...Play, Piano, Play; Frantonality; Dreamstreet; The Loving Touch a.k.a Blue Ecstasy: Dreamy: Mood Island: Nightwind: No More Shadows: Theme from a New Kind of Love; Eldorado; Mambo Carmel: Wild Music; and many more. I try to play quite a few of these, basic by ear versions and nothing like as complex as the masterful Erroll's original. I am glad that Andy Williams had a good long life, but it is so sad that Erroll died aged just 55, heart attack following complications arising from emphysema (he was a heavy smoker).
Any idea where a list of his compositions might reside? I'd love to listen to that playlist!
The priest of my village used to play secretly errol garner to the kids by ear. 30 years later I became a fan without knowing of this music which real echoes into me.
One of top scientist claimed that most major discoveries were made during last centuries... and so music
Absolutely phenomenal, two class artists at the top of their game.
Couldn’t agree more
Amazing voice, breath, range and falsetto control; amazing pianist and composer!
A rare video with two extreme musical talents that folks over "a certain age" remember so well. Andy Williams 1927-2012 / Erroll Garner 1921-1977.
Look at me, I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree;
And I feel like I'm clingin' to a cloud,
I can' t understand
I get misty, just holding your hand.
Walk my way,
And a thousand violins begin to play,
Or it might be the sound of your hello,
That music I hear,
I get misty, whenever you're near.
Can't you see that you're leading me on?
And it's just what I want you to do,
Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost
That's why I'm following you.
On my own,
When I wander through this wonderland alone,
Never knowing my right foot from my left
My hat from my glove
I'm too misty, and too much in love.
I'M JUST too misty,
And too much
In love...
Had no idea this took place.Phenomenal.
So beautiful, flawless,to Great musical genius's "play misty for me"
thank you for posting this I never knew it existed - Errol Garner as an accompanist
Same. What an unspeakable treasure to see these two together.
Just how Mr. Garner fills and stays out of the way is a class on class.
Thank you for your comment.
I am a busy working pianist.
I think it is obvious that I just loved Andy’s incredible skill.
As a pianist who currently is in demand working for singers EG taught me years ago that the accompanying pianist fills out the sound without getting in the way.
Many pianists with tremendous skills do not understand this.. I try my best to enhance not upstage the singer
Thank you for your musical awareness!
@@richardconnolly1232 Accidentally discovered his "Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells"--sure miss him and Sinatra, Bennett, et al.
@@riffraftmusic8669 I work with singers.. I’m a pianist.
Musicians marvel at his talent
He was a CV treat for us all
This is why I live in the past when it comes to music, too much of a good stuff ❤️ thank you for sharing
Enjoy it all, it is great stuff and for me Andy is just one of the greatest
I wished Williams did more of this Jazz Stuff, He seemed so more comfortable.
I agree
+Richard Connolly And more Happy. Unfortunately, Williams's Recording career followed his Television Career which was very diverse........
I was a huge Andy Williams fan all of my life~and took exception to you referring to him as "Williams" I'm kind of touchy and sensitive as to where this man is concerned. But I also really appreciate what you've said. Andy did have a good feeling for jazz. Thanks for your insightful comment.
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Thank you for your thoughtful response, Paul. I really appreciate what you've said. And I couldn't agree with you more about what you said about the second half of this song. I love it when he shows his incredible range. I also love what he does on " The Way You Look Tonight" and "Summertime" Enjoy listening to him on Spotify. Thanks for sharing about that.
Fantastic...🙏👍🙌😊🎼🎼🎼
So beautiful
Simply beautiful!!
Two of a kind!!
Beautiful!! I just wish I had found this while my mom was still alive. Andy Williams was her favorite singer and Erroll Garner her favorite on piano.
Thanks for letting me know
Your Mim had impeccable taste in music
Andy and Errol- doesn’t get any better
Enjoy all my posted AW vids
Richard Connolly
Boca Raton Fl
@@richardconnolly1232 Thank you, I'm sure I will.
One of the best versions of this song!!
Head voice on point!
Those were the days... 😌😌
Although there are many fine renditions of this song, this has the treat of Erroll Garner himself accompanying at the piano. Andy Williams is well suited for this song, with smooth and effortless vocal production. He begins gently. At the middle section of 1:17 he sings with a pleasant sounding full-bodied tone, but without any strain. At 2:19 he reaches the climax on a high G#, and holds it while getting softer. He returns to it at 2:28, and descends and ends on the 9th of the final 9th chord.
Andy had tremendous control and intonation.
As you can see from my post I loved and continue to love listening to him. As a busy working pianist I’ve worked with many vocalists male and female but Andy Williams always floors me and most of my musician friends.
Luckily I saw him many times while I was working casinos and can tell you he was consistently magical. His live performances always exceeded his studio stuff but that is not uncommon for the greats.
Bennett, Mathis, Damone, Steve Lawrence and a few others “did it” for me but Andy’s ability always knocks me out.
Fearless in his approach and always in tune
The greats are pretty much gone but we have recordings
Thanks for your comment
@@richardconnolly1232 Thanks for the great reply. Yesterday, I was preparing a piano student to play an easy arrangement of this song for an upcoming recital, and I played her this video, and pointed out that the composer of the tune was playing at the piano.
Andy Williams sang it his way and he pulled it off with his romantic voice ..u must admit erol garner was impressed
Mutual admiration between the two artists.
Misty? Always.
A Gem .
Wow absolutely beautiful. 💯
Великолепный дуэт! И по традиции великолепный вокал Энди Вильямса! Большое спасибо!
Andy.you sound.wonderful. every time
Yep, enjoy my posts/ Andy one of the greats
Wonderful
Maravillosos
Great duet! Masters all the way! 💕
Two of the best ever
Doesn’t get better
Lindo demais. Voz suave e romântica
Andy being backed up by the "Man" himself but, Johnny Mathis owns this song . . .
beatifull in combination with the great Erroll Garner
Can someone set the lyrics to Spanish?
So that is flows just like in English?
Wow! So beautiful chord progression in coda❤
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Too much!!!!!